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STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY Disciplines: Structural Geology, Tectonics/Tectonophysics
Advocates: Miriam Barquero-Molina; Jamie Levine; John Singleton;
T25. Best Student Geologic Mapping Paul Betka
Competition (Posters) This session recognizes Sharon Mosher’s esteemed career in
Endorsers: Association of American State Geologists; U.S. structural geology and tectonics research. We seek presentations
Geological Survey; Geological Society of America; GSA that highlight field-based research, understanding multiply
Foundation; American Geosciences Institute; American Institute deformed orogens, and using structural petrology to unravel
of Professional Geologists complex tectonic questions.
Disciplines: Structural Geology, Stratigraphy, Geomorphology
Advocate: Michael Marketti TECTONICS/TECTONOPHYSICS
Students will present their research through geologic mapping proj-
ects that have a significant field component that addresses scientific T30. Advances in Reconstructing Paleotopography
or societal issues. The top three geologic maps will be awarded. Endorsers: GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division;
GSA Geochronology Division; GSA Geophysics and Geodynamics
T26. Deformation Zones in Time and Space: Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology
A Celebration of the Career of Steven Wojtal Division; GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division
Endorser: GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division Disciplines: Tectonics/Tectonophysics, Paleoclimatology/
Disciplines: Structural Geology, Tectonics/Tectonophysics Paleoceanography, Geomorphology
Advocates: Basil Tikoff; Julie Newman Advocates: Kristina Butler; Kurt E. Sundell; Emma Heitmann
This session honors the research contributions of Steve Wojtal This session aims to highlight novel and interdisciplinary
in structural geology. Contributions are encouraged on any aspect approaches to reconstructing earth-surface elevation histories.
of rock deformation, including fold-and-thrust belt evolution, We are keen to feature regional compilations, new methodologies,
microstructures and rheology of high-strain zones, and three- and applied studies that are highly cross-disciplinary.
dimensional fault arrays.
T31. Basin Analysis, Strike-Slip Faults, and Tecton-
T27. From Outcrops to the Base of the Crust: ics: Honoring the Contributions of Paul Umhoefer
Integrated Geophysical and Geological Illumination Endorser: GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division
of Earth’s Tectonic Fabrics to Refine Understanding Disciplines: Tectonics/Tectonophysics, Structural Geology,
of Crustal Evolution and Natural Resources Stratigraphy
Endorsers: GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Advocates: Robert Miller; Margaret Rusmore; L. Sue Beard;
Geophysics and Geodynamics Division; U.S. Geological Survey Donna Whitney
Disciplines: Structural Geology, Tectonics/Tectonophysics, We seek contributions on basin analysis, stratigraphy, structural
Geophysics/Geodynamics geology, transport of microplates and terranes, and the tectonics of
Advocates: Jonathan Caine; Michael Frothingham; Kevin Mahan; western North America and Anatolia to honor the distinguished
Vera Schulte-Pelkum career of Paul Umhoefer.
The revolution in digital data acquisition, access, and analyses
allows new correlations from surface to depth. Integrated geologic T32. Cenozoic Tectonism, Magmatism, Sedimentation,
and geophysical studies highlighting new ways to test hypotheses and Landscape Evolution in the Intermountain West
in crustal evolution, hazards, and Earth resources are welcomed. Endorsers: GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA
Geochronology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry,
T28. Integrative Field Rheology for the Investigation Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geophysics and
of Tectonic Systems Geodynamics Division; Geochemical Society; GSA Limnogeology
Endorsers: GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology
GSA Geochronology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Division; GSA Continental Scientific Drilling Division
Petrology, and Volcanology Division Disciplines: Tectonics/Tectonophysics, Structural Geology,
Disciplines: Structural Geology, Tectonics/Tectonophysics, Stratigraphy
Geochronology Advocates: Theresa Schwartz; Amy K. Gilmer; Jens-Erik Lund Snee
Advocates: Nicolas Roberts; Alexander D. Lusk; Caroline Seyler; We seek abstracts focused on the Cenozoic tectonic, magmatic,
Nicole Aikin sedimentary, and landscape evolution of the Intermountain West.
This session focuses on field-based approaches for investigat- Studies using a broad range of methods to investigate events on
ing lithospheric strength evolution in active (or formerly active) any time scale are welcome.
tectonic settings, with a special emphasis on the integration of
multiple techniques. T33. CR Evolution 2.9: Evolution of the Colorado
River System from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf
T29. Structural Analysis of Polyphase Deformation of California
from Orogen to Thin Section: A Special Session in Endorser: GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Honor of Sharon Mosher Disciplines: Tectonics/Tectonophysics, Geomorphology,
Endorsers: GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology
Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division

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